Ozzy Osbourne , heavy metal icon and vocalist for Black Sabbath , died on Tuesday, July 22, at the age of 76.
The news was confirmed via a statement from the Osbourne family [via The Guardian ]:
"It is with greater sadness than words can express that we have to inform you that our beloved Ozzy Osbourne passed away this morning. He was with his family and surrounded by love. We ask everyone to respect our family's privacy at this time. Sharon, Jack, Kelly, Aimee and Louis."
The cause of death has not been released, although Osbourne had faced several health problems in recent years.
On social media, several artists paid their last respects to the Prince of Darkness. Check out the complete list (constantly updated):
Tony Iommi
Elton John
Ronnie Wood
Metallica
Tom Morello
Rafael Bittencourt
Cristina Sccabia
Panther
Brian Welch
Billy Idol
YUNGBLUD
Mike Portnoy
Scott Ian
Anthrax
Joe Elliott and Def Leppard
Flea
Andreas Kisser
Judas Priest
Evanescence
Dave Mustaine and Megadeth
Aerosmith
Nancy Wilson
Scorpions
Queen
Alice Cooper
Iron Maiden
Ghost
